Hitachi · 5,000–7,999 lumens · SXGA+

Hitachi CP-SX12000

7,000lumens
1400×1050native
0.52–9.36throw ratio
13.1 kgweight

The Hitachi CP-SX12000 is a 1.30" 3LCD projector rated at 7,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1400×1050. It uses a 350w uhb bulb light source rated for 2,000 hours / 3,000 hours (Eco). 6 interchangeable lenses are listed, covering throw ratios from 0.52:1 to 9.36:1. Released January 2009.

Throw distance table

Distance from lens to surface for each image width (4:3 (SXGA+)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.

Image widthHeightLL-805 Long Zoom
2.92–5.33:1
SD-804 Zoom
2.26–2.93:1
SL-802 Zoom
1.27–1.53:1
SL-803 Zoom
1.5–2.2:1
UL-806 Ultra Long Zoom
5.13–9.36:1
USL-801 Ultra Short Zoom
0.52–0.62:1
2 m (6.6 ft)1.5 m5.8–10.7 m4.5–5.9 m2.5–3.1 m3.0–4.4 m10.3–18.7 m1.0–1.2 m
3 m (9.8 ft)2.25 m8.8–16.0 m6.8–8.8 m3.8–4.6 m4.5–6.6 m15.4–28.1 m1.6–1.9 m
4 m (13.1 ft)3.0 m11.7–21.3 m9.0–11.7 m5.1–6.1 m6.0–8.8 m20.5–37.4 m2.1–2.5 m
5 m (16.4 ft)3.75 m14.6–26.6 m11.3–14.7 m6.3–7.7 m7.5–11.0 m25.6–46.8 m2.6–3.1 m
6 m (19.7 ft)4.5 m17.5–32.0 m13.6–17.6 m7.6–9.2 m9.0–13.2 m30.8–56.2 m3.1–3.7 m
8 m (26.2 ft)6.0 m23.4–42.6 m18.1–23.4 m10.2–12.2 m12.0–17.6 m41.0–74.9 m4.2–5.0 m
10 m (32.8 ft)7.5 m29.2–53.3 m22.6–29.3 m12.7–15.3 m15.0–22.0 m51.3–93.6 m5.2–6.2 m
12 m (39.4 ft)9.0 m35.0–64.0 m27.1–35.2 m15.2–18.4 m18.0–26.4 m61.6–112.3 m6.2–7.4 m
15 m (49.2 ft)11.25 m43.8–80.0 m33.9–44.0 m19.1–22.9 m22.5–33.0 m77.0–140.4 m7.8–9.3 m
20 m (65.6 ft)15.0 m58.4–106.6 m45.2–58.6 m25.4–30.6 m30.0–44.0 m102.6–187.2 m10.4–12.4 m
25 m (82.0 ft)18.75 m73.0–133.2 m56.5–73.2 m31.8–38.2 m37.5–55.0 m128.2–234.0 m13.0–15.5 m
30 m (98.4 ft)22.5 m87.6–159.9 m67.8–87.9 m38.1–45.9 m45.0–66.0 m153.9–280.8 m15.6–18.6 m

Open in the throw-distance calculator →

Maximum image size for projection mapping

Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.

Ambient lightMax areaMax width × height
Dark rural site (1 lux)622 m²28.8 × 21.6 m
Quiet street at night (5 lux)124 m²12.9 × 9.7 m
Lit city square (15 lux)41 m²7.4 × 5.6 m
Bright urban area (30 lux)21 m²5.3 × 3.9 m
Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux)12 m²4.1 × 3.1 m

Full specifications

Additional Features1 year 24/7 warranty.
Aspect Ratio4:3 (SXGA+)
Audible Noise40 dB / 32 dB (Eco)
Color Processing8-bit
Connection PanelComponent: RCA Composite: RCA Composite: BNC DVI Digital Input HDMI Network: RJ-45 RGB In: BNC RS232: DB-9pin S-Video VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2
Contrast2,500:1 (full on/off)
Data ModesMAX 1600x1200
Digital KeystoneHorizontal & Vertical
Display Type1.30" 3LCD
Dynamic IrisYes
FeaturesPicture-in-Picture 2:3 Pulldown Closed Captioning 24/7 Operation CE Blackboard Mode UL
Included LensNo
Internal SpeakersNo
Lamp ModelDT01001 Buy DT01001 Lamp
Lens ShiftHorizontal & Vertical
Light Source350W UHB bulb
Light Source Life2,000 hours / 3,000 hours (Eco)
MSRP$19,995 (USD)
Power540 Watts 100V - 240V
Projector Size10.70" x 18.70" x 18.50" (HxWxD)
ReleasedJanuary 2009
Resolution1400x1050
StatusDiscontinued May 2013
Video Modes720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 1080p/50, 525i, 525p, 576i, 625i, 1125i, 480p, 480i
Warranty1 Year
Weight28.9 lbs
White Brightness7,000 Lumens (ANSI) 1 / 5,600 Lumens (Eco)

Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.

Compatible lenses

LensThrow ratioDistance for 10 m width
USL-801 Ultra Short Zoom0.52–0.62:15.2–6.2 m
SL-802 Zoom1.27–1.53:112.7–15.3 m
SL-803 Zoom1.5–2.2:115.0–22.0 m
SD-804 Zoom2.26–2.93:122.6–29.3 m
LL-805 Long Zoom2.92–5.33:129.2–53.3 m
UL-806 Ultra Long Zoom5.13–9.36:151.3–93.6 m

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